Psychoanalytic Therapists in Paris, France

I’ve been in practise since 2016 and feel very blessed having had the opportunity to help so many people on their healing journey. My first focus is always in creating a safe space; one of understanding, compassion and openness. Anyone attending therapy needs to feel safe, secure, and seen and understood by their therapist. Though there’s a lot more that I do in my work with people than above, it’s those foundations - the relationship between therapist and clients - that everything else we do is built from. You will get 100% from me, as well as a dedication to continual learning and exploring, refining already known approaches, as well as adding in new tools and techniques. I know therapy can be a nervous thing to first try, but I’m sure in saying that I will put anyone at ease very quickly, and that anyway that sticks with therapy - and feels safe and heard by myself - will experience change that is hard to almost hard to believe until it starts to happen. I look forward to meeting you

Hello. I am Dr Aneliya Gonsard - clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist. I bring with me rich professional experience, encompassing fourteen years of clinical practice in the public, private and charity sectors. I have supported individuals, groups and organisations in various roles - as a psychotherapist, supervisor, trainer and a psychologist in multidisciplinary teams. Currently I work solely in private practice. If we get to meet, you can expect a confidential space where you can bring forward your difficulties, start exploring your experiences and develop, with my support, a deeper understanding of who you are - what holds you back and what drives you forward and towards a more wholesome way of living. You can find our more about me on my professional website: www.thrive.bg/en

Available worldwide — What makes my therapy practice great is the balance between depth and accessibility. I integrate contemporary, evidence-based approaches with a reflective, holistic understanding of the person. My work is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and the belief that real change happens through awareness and emotional connection. I create a space where clients can explore all parts of themselves safely and without judgment — helping them move toward clarity, integration, and a more authentic sense of self.

Paris has a deep psychoanalytic tradition — rooted in the influence of Lacan and Freud's European legacy — and the city's therapy culture retains a strong psychodynamic orientation, though CBT and integrative approaches have grown substantially in recent decades. The city's high cost of living, intense professional culture, and the particular social pressures of Parisian life contribute to significant demand for therapists addressing anxiety, burnout, and relationship complexity. Paris has large North and West African immigrant communities and a substantial expat population, with demand for both French-speaking and multilingual English-speaking therapists. France's expanded psychology session reimbursement scheme (Mon soutien psy) offers some subsidized access, though private practice remains the dominant route for longer-term psychotherapy in the city.

Gender ID

	67%	Female
	33%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
100%	Self Esteem
67%	Depression
67%	Loss or Grief
67%	Stress
67%	Trauma and PTSD
33%	Addictions or Substance Abuse

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
33%	Senior

Client Focus

33%	Black / African American
33%	Buddhist
33%	Christian
33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Persons with Disabilities

Psychoanalytic therapists in Paris, France FR

Liam West

Dr Aneliya Gonsard

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Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Paris, France Statistics

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